The 761st "Black Panther" Tank Battalion became the first African American armored unit to enter combat during World War II.The meaning behind the armored triangle: Blue is for infantry, Red is for artillery, Yellow is for cavalry, the tank track is for mobility, the cannon for firepower, and the lightning bolt is for speed.Pool, reported to have destroyed some 258 enemy vehicles. Germany's Michael Wittman, who is credited with destroying over 141 enemy tanks and 132 anti-tank guns. The two most know TANK Aces of all time are United States Staff Sergeant Lafeyette G.Two of the greatest and most well known tank commanders in history are United States General George Patton Germany's Erwin Rommel.Chrysler was the largest tank factory in the United States and produced 25,000 tanks during World War II.No World War I American produced tank saw combat in Europe.The greatest and largest tank battle in W.W.II was fought in Kursk, Russia.The first major achievement for the Tank was in November 1917 at Cambrai, France, when 300 British tanks attacked and defeated German defenses."No Apricots Rule" Amtracker's have not eaten apricots for close to 30 years, as they are believed to be a jinx and bad luck for LVT's, AAV's & Tanks.Hence several naval terms are used on the tank such as hatch, deck, sponson, hull, bilge pump & bulkhead. The British Navy had their hands in the development of the tank.Combat Command A of the 6th Armoured Division captured some 40,000 Germans in a townĬalled Fortress Brest in France. For this effectively carried out mission they were dubbed the "Brassiere Boys".The Germans called the 4th Armoured Division "American Elite 4th Armoured Division".P-38 can openers that were supplied to soldiers during W.W.II were also known as John Wayne's.
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